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Dog Training: Basic Obedience
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Dog Training: Basic Obedience

$235

with Shelby Sullivan, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar Apr 10, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Tired of feeling like you’re at the other end of a dog sled team? Want to be able to take your dog to the farmers market without them jumping on everyone? Need help getting your dog to come when you call? Basic obedience is the class for you!

For dogs 4 months and older, this class will help you and your dog work as a team to conquer these big struggles and more. This class will meet with 3-4 dogs, giving your instructor opportunities to address concerns for all students, give teams individual attention, and help you progress further in a lower-stress environment for both people and dogs.  Class will cover loose leash walking, coming when called, stay, sit/down/stand, and working on attention and other skills around distractions. 

This class is not appropriate for reactive dogs. The first week is a humans only orientation so you will NOT bring your dog with you.

If you pay by cash or check you earn a $5 discount. When registering be sure to choose "Pay by Check" and then mail us a check for $230 to RSU 24 Adult Education, 1888 US Highway 1, Sullivan, ME 04664. 
Payment must be received to reserve your spot.

 

TAI CHI – THURSDAY SESSION

$30

with Volunteer Leader, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 11, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 12 weeks

Tai-Chi is one of SVACE’s longest-running classes which has experienced some gradual and wonderful changes over the years. It is now led by loyal volunteers who are willing to lead, learn, and practice the Yang Style 24 Form, the 40 Form, and the Qigong warm-ups for all attendees. Bring water and comfortable footwear. Please pre-register as a minimum of 8 people is required to run the course.

Yoga All Levels

$69

with Barbara E. McGranahan, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 11, 2024 at 5:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Connect with your body and mind and spirit; yoga is the art of listening to all parts of your highest self. Join others for Hatha yoga postures linked with the breath and experience the powerful effect on all body systems. Reduce stress, stay flexible, and wind down from the day’s activity. Please bring a yoga mat. Recommended props include blanket, blocks, bolster, and strap

Instructor Bio: I have three Bachelor degrees—Secondary Education (English), Nursing and Metaphysics.  My teaching experience includes elementary, secondary, and university levels. My nursing career included Process Improvement and Clinical Operations consulting with a national proprietary home health corporation. And I transitioned to remote Utilization Management collaboration with hospital treatment teams specializing in regulatory standards. My transition to wellness practice education has afforded me a healthy lifestyle as well as an entrepreneurial opportunity outside of healthcare. 

Barbara McGranahan, BSN, RN

ACSM Exercise Physiology, Certified, AAFA Group Fitness, Certified

Zumba, Zumba Gold, Strong Nation, Licensed, Silver Sneakers and Renew Active, Certified 

Ballroom S2

$100

with Sergei Slussky, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 11, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Foxtrot, Waltz, East Coast Swing

 

Instructor: Sergei Slussky

Lets Get Ready to GARDEN! - Class 4

$15

with Amy Wentworth, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 11, 2024 at 6 pm

Class 4 in the "Let's Get Ready to GARDEN" series

Have you been wanting to start a garden but aren't sure how to get started? Have your prior attempts at growing turned brown? If you've gardened before or not, would you like to plan your garden with a group of fellow plant and dirt lovers?

We will savor seed catalogs and packets, discuss various options for planting and garden design for whatever your situation. We will plan for starting seeds, purchasing plants, and transplanting. The class will cover the basics of garden care through the growing season, address individual questions/situations, and provide resources for you to continue your gardening adventures. There may even be some seedling swapping and a forum for celebrations and support outside of class.

Class 4 will go over:
Getting Muddy! Hands on seed starting

• Plant a tray of a variety of seedlings to take home.
• Learn about planting depth and germination needs for a
   variety of seeds, and care for their early seedlings.

Participants may bring their own seeds, containers and seed starting mix or use materials provided by the instructor for a materials fee (if a stand alone session it is recommended that participants use provided materials as planning and information for this occurred in March session).

Want to take the full series? Visit "Let's Get Ready to GARDEN" to register. Save $10 if you take the full series!

Latin Dance S2

$100

with Sergei Slussky, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm

SALSA, MERENGUE, and BACHATA. Come to exercise & meet new friends. Come with or without a partner. PARTY TIME! Will run on Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30pm from Apr 11 to May 23. Each one hour session consists of two parts: 30 minutes of instruction & 30 minutes of real dance application. PLEASE SIGN UP WITH SERGEI SLUSSKY. 

INSTRUCTOR: Sergei Slussky is the member of US chapter of Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and the owner of Aquarius Ballroom Dance Studios (ABDS) and Aquarius Happiness Social Club (AHSC).  ABDS and AHSC are part of Aquarius New Age Playground, a conglomerate of health and wellness services, designed to lead Humankind to eternal youth and, ultimately, to physical and spiritual immortality.  A graduate of University of Metaphysics and a member of US Transhumanist Party, Sergei believes old age could be defeated as just another disease.  Visit Sergei online at https://aquariusplayground.mailchimpsites.com

Level 1 Pilates

$69

with Barbara E. McGranahan, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

 Join others who have recently begun their Pilates journey and want to learn more about this complete and refreshing body conditioning method designed by Joseph Pilates. Brief review of recommended warm up exercises and suggested modifications for spinal support if the powerhouse muscle strength is still improving. We will continue with standing and mat level movement to strengthen the powerhouse, improve posture, muscle coordination and flexibility. A variety of exercises will be introduced to continue challenging the abdominal and spinal muscles as well as improving circulation through correct breathing.

Instructor Bio: I have three Bachelor degrees—Secondary Education (English), Nursing and Metaphysics.  My teaching experience includes elementary, secondary, and university levels. My nursing career included Process Improvement and Clinical Operations consulting with a national proprietary home health corporation. And I transitioned to remote Utilization Management collaboration with hospital treatment teams specializing in regulatory standards. My transition to wellness practice education has afforded me a healthy lifestyle as well as an entrepreneurial opportunity outside of healthcare. 

Barbara McGranahan, BSN, RN

ACSM Exercise Physiology, Certified, AAFA Group Fitness, Certified

Zumba, Zumba Gold, Strong Nation, Licensed, Silver Sneakers and Renew Active, Certified 

Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms of New England

$35

with David Spahr, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 17, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jun 13, 2024

Join author David Spahr for an indoor presentation and discussion of edible and medicinal mushrooms, identification, tools and equipment for harvesting, as well as books, materials, and other resources. David has collected edible mushrooms for 50 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Association and the North American Mycological Association.





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